Board of Advisors

Tamara is the Managing Principal of 93 Octane, LLC, a women-owned business specializing in project, program, and portfolio management. With a background in public sector government, Tamara and her team bring 25+ years of diverse expertise in Technology, Facilities, and Construction Project Management, focusing on strategic business service delivery. She excels in managing enterprise-level projects and programs, including IT infrastructure & software deployments, ERP implementations, and commercial construction builds and renovations. Tamara is committed to community service, mentoring high school seniors through TN Achieves, and serving on boards such as PMI Memphis, CBU School of Business, Orange Mound Arts Council, and the YMCA. She is a graduate of Leadership Memphis Executive Program. Tamara holds a B.S. in Information Technology from Christian Brothers University and a MBA from Belhaven University. Reach Tamara at tbrown@93octanellc.com.

A-Z Office Resources/West Business Interiors, has over 15 locations across the State of TN, from Memphis to Knoxville, as well as offices in Alabama and Kentucky. We supply everything that the office has a need for from office and janitorial supplies to design and furniture! Call us today for an appointment! 901-483-0989

Welcome to Black Flag Security LLC, We are a Proud Minority Woman Owned and Operated Security Service Company in Memphis, TN.
 Black Flag Security LLC, software technology helps assist our Armed Security Officers in protecting our clients, their property, and building community relations. All Security Officer’s Reports will be uploaded onto this application as well as video or pictures if needed.
 All Black Flag Security LLC Officers Are Licensed Armed Security Officers By The State of Tennessee
“Geo Tracked” in Real Time While on Duty Public Safety and Security is no stranger to us at Black Flag Security LLC and we realize the paramount importance of protection. Our security officer training staff has decades of training in Law Enforcement, Security, and Emergency Medical Services.
 
 

The creative mind behind Campfire Collective, Shannon works collaboratively with her clients and the team to develop strategies and goals to make every campaign shine brightly. With over 13 years of experience, she offers vision, leadership, and insight to each and every social media, public relations, and marketing initiative.

I am the Marketing Specialist with Comfort Dynamics here in Memphis TN. I was originally a Navy Corpsman for 11 years where I enjoyed being able to help keep our service members fit for duty. I am still about helping people by working in the HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing Industry, as it still pertains to health; and in extreme temps (it can be a matter of life or death). As stated in our mission, to our Memphis and surrounding area homeowners,
"Your Comfort is Our Business". 

Hi, I'm Constance Sholar Cherry, the proud owner and Executive Director at Creative Home Academy and Preschool, located in Memphis, Tennessee. As a wife, mother of three, and lifelong learner, I’m deeply passionate about providing a nurturing, personalized environment for children to grow and thrive. 
 

Curry N Jerk is a full service restaurant that offers a fusion of Latin and Jamaican dishes inspired by owner, Arturo, who is a native of  The Republic of Panama'  in Central America.  Growing up as a child, he has always wanted to open a restaurant for his mother whose passion was cooking Panamanian dishes for others.  This restaurant is to honor his mother, Sharon Rose Bynoe Jones, in being able to introduce others to the mix of African, Spanish, and Native American techniques, dishes, and ingredients, reflecting its diverse population.

Su Hartline is Director of Engagement for Dragonfly, a social impact firm working in Memphis, TN. Su's background is in city planning, nonprofit development, and fundraising. Current work includes building a broad bases of community support for the Hospitality Hub's trauma-informed approach to solving homelessness and Play Where You Stay's neighborhood-based soccer programs that are challenging the elite club system and changing the face of soccer. 

Lauren Ready is an Emmy award-winning storyteller, keynote speaker and the Principal Storyteller of Forever Ready Productions. She started her TV news career as a production assistant at 17. And then spent the next ten years as a video journalist as she moved across Iowa, Nebraska, and Memphis to cover national breaking news. 

Since leaving her TV news career and starting Forever Ready Productions in 2016, her company has received the Small Business of the Year Award from the Memphis Business Journal. Lauren has also won 4 regional Emmys and in 2019, was named Memphis Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40. She's also won five Indie Memphis Film Festival awards for documentaries, making her one of the most decorated filmmakers in the festival’s 25-year history.

Dr. Mary “MJ” McConner is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Inclusive Excellence Consulting. She is a Certified Diversity Executive and multi-awarding winning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practitioner who has worked in the DEI and international education sectors for over fifteen years.

For more information about Dr. MJ, visit https://www.ieconsultingfirm.com/team/ceo. 
 

Joined Lifesigns in 1993 as Director of Marketing/Sales.
My current role as Director of Business Development includes all aspects of growing our business, customizing programs and developing and maintaining relationships with over 150 corporate clients within a 100-mile radius of Memphis. At our Lifesigns clinic, we provide the most thorough physical examination in the Mid-South. But, if lack of time is keeping you from having an annual physical, we can partner with your employer and bring our HealthyHere mobile clinic to your worksite. There is no cost to the employee and we utilize the wellness benefits built into your health insurance plan.

Dr. Samuel is a highly regarded educational administrator with a strong commitment to improving public education through STEM integration. He holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, a Master of Education in Educational Administration, another Master of Science in Applied Mathematics, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Mathematics, providing him with a unique combination of education and experience. He is well-versed in the latest trends and best practices in education. As the Executive Director of Memphis School of Excellence, he is dedicated to creating opportunities for students to succeed and believes in the power of education to transform lives. His passion for education is evident in all that he does, and he continues to strive for excellence in his field. He and his wife of 20 years, Fatima, are the proud parents of 3 children. He is an active volunteer with his community and public library board member.

With 30 years of experience in the drug testing industry, Kelly and her team from Mid-South Drug Testing have successfully served the communities of Tennessee, Northeastern Arkansas, North Mississippi, and the bootheel of Missouri. Their services include: individual, employment, federal, court-ordered, and school drug testing; nicotine; DNA testing; background checks; employee and management drug free education.

With B.A. and M.A. degrees in Criminal Justice, Kelly is considered as an expert witness in Shelby County and other courts in Tennessee. Kelly was an adjunct professor of criminal justice at Victory University (closed 2104, formerly known as Crichton College) as well as a certified NDASA Master Trainer. Her subjects of expertise include Criminology, Forensics, and Drug and Alcohol Methodologies.